Iran using digital currencies to pay for imports, with first order at $10M
The country's Ministry of Trade said the order is just the start and by the end of September, the use of digital assets and smart contracts will be ubiquitous. [...]…
CoinGeek Weekly Livestream: Q&A edition with Kurt Wuckert Jr.
Kurt Wuckert Jr answered questions about what Bitcoin is, the Bitcoin standard, having a Bloomberg Terminal for Bitcoin, and of course, the “Kurtspiracy.” [...] Read More... The post CoinGeek Weekly…
Philippines: Blockchain-based solution Twala receives P4.6M grant from DOST
Founded in October of 2020, Twala is a Manila-based tech startup that facilitates e-signature exercises via blockchain. [...] Read More... The post Philippines: Blockchain-based solution Twala receives P4.6M grant from…
South Korea bust 3 in connection with $3B digital asset-related probe
The Daegu District Prosecutor's Office brought several charges on the three as they were alleged to have set up paper companies and carried out an unregistered digital currencies business model.…
CFTC charges Ohio man who allegedly solicited $12M in BTC investment scam
Rathnakishore Giri posed as an expert trader and lured over 150 investors to commit fiat and BTC, then used the money for lavish lifestyle, according to the Commodity Futures Trading…
Mailchimp suspends digital currency-related accounts unannounced
Notable entities within the space whose accounts have been reportedly suspended include market intelligence provider, Messari and Edge. [...] Read More... The post Mailchimp suspends digital currency-related accounts unannounced appeared…
BitMart loses bid to limit FTC probe of deceptive/unlawful acts
BitMart has lost a bid to stymie a U.S. federal probe into its business practices, including its response to the 2021 theft of $200 million of customer tokens from the…
